4 Dec 2018 - News, Education program news
On the 5th December 2018, The University of Queensland (UQ) launched its Reconciliation Action Plan (aka #UQRAP). Reconciliation Action Plans, administered by Reconciliation Australia, provide a simple framework for organisations to progress reconciliation within their sphere of influence. Through its RAP, UQ’s vision is to build a strong sense of...

27 Nov 2018 - News
Engagement is the key to the success in all of AMRRIC’s work. Ongoing and consistent engagement between veterinary service providers and communities promotes the development of positive and respectful relationships. These relationships not only strengthen the bonds between owners and their animals by equipping individuals with the skills to make...

12 Nov 2018 - News, Education program news
Ongoing and consistent delivery of education is critical to successful long-term attitudinal and behavioral changes. With this understanding, for the past four years, AMRRIC has been delivering education in partnership with the Lajamanu School, located around 890km from Darwin. Lajamanu School Principal, Juliette Coco is a big advocate of AMRRIC’s...

3 Nov 2018 - News
The Northern Territory Government recently passed a new bill – the Animal Protection Bill 2018– which brings the NT up to scratch with similar legislation in other jurisdictions, and importantly, will bring about improvements in local animal welfare standards and protection. During the Legislative Assembly debates regarding the bill, AMRRIC’s...

24 Oct 2018 - News
It has been ten years since AMRRIC delivered the Australian Government funded trial of three one-week surgical programs in Kintore. Despite the time passed, when AMRRIC returned in October this year locals remembered the work previously delivered, and incredibly, the team met four vintage dogs that were desexed during the pilot program. These...

14 Oct 2018 - News
AMRRIC’s 2018 Annual General Meeting was held at Mt Macedon on the 13thOctober. At the meeting, AMRRIC welcomed new Board Members Dr Steve Rogers, and Dr Alison Taylor. Steve and Alison bring with them respectively, a wealth of experience working with remote communities. AMRRIC is grateful for their commitment to supporting its work. Learn...

14 Oct 2018 - News
At its AGM in October, AMRRIC farewelled the last of its founding members from the Board. Dr Edward (Ted) Donelan stepped down after 16 years of voluntary service to the organisation. Ted had been an AMRRIC Board Member since its beginnings, serving in leadership roles as Vice President from 2008-10 and again in 2017, and as President from...

8 Oct 2018 - News, Education program news
For the last three years, AMRRIC has partnered with Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council, The University of Queensland (UQ) School of Veterinary Science and Darling Downs Public Health Unit to deliver an annual animal health program at Cherbourg, in SE Queensland. The program continues to grow from strength to strength and is now a fixture in the...

30 Sep 2018 - News
This year, AMRRIC's Program Manager Dr Jan Allen achieved a momentous milestone - ten years of employment with AMRRIC. AMRRIC congratulates Jan on her many years of service, and is grateful for her unwavering dedication and enthusiam. In this article, Jan reflects on her ten years with AMRRIC...
It’s been a crazy ride! Ten years with AMRRIC has...